ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Job Description

Job Description

MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S HEROES

As an Orthopedic Surgeon within our organization’s healthcare team, you will have the chance to master cutting-edge procedures and techniques currently shaping the field. From innovative bionic prosthetics to pioneering research in regenerative bone and tissue, our Medical Department is at the forefront of advancements that are transforming medicine and enhancing the outcomes of orthopedic surgeries. By joining our Medical Corps, you will contribute to the well-being of our Soldiers and the nation as a whole. Furthermore, you will have access to invaluable experiences such as participating in humanitarian missions, leadership development, and attractive benefit packages. Come aboard and leverage your skills to push the limits of orthopedic surgery alongside like-minded professionals who share your enthusiasm.

Potential Benefits Include:

• Annual repayment of eligible education loans to your lending institution, spread over a maximum of three years during your service.

• Depending on your specialty, you may qualify for an accessions bonus, distributed over a four-year service period.

• Complimentary or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family.

• 30 days of paid vacation accrued each year.

• Access to commissary and post exchange shopping privileges.

• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System.

• Specialized training aimed at developing leadership in orthopedic medicine.

Qualifications Required:

• A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic school; foreign graduates may apply with a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

• A current medical license to practice in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

• Eligibility for board certification.

• Completion of at least one year in an accredited graduate medical education internship.

• Completion of a residency program in orthopedic surgery.

• Aged between 21 and 42 years (with waivers considered on an individual basis).

• Must be a U.S. citizen.